Are there any alternative ways to charge the battery besides the AC converter? Through either USB port?
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Yes you can charge it through the usb port, it shouldve came with a another cord, its similar to a phone charger
26427
Yes, I charge mine either on the USB port and attach it to my computer or I use my phone charger. Either way, however it charges slower through the USB as opposed to the AC charger.
2028218
I believe mine came with an AC Adaptor. I don't USB would be enough even if it was an option.
349863
I got an AC charger at a computer repair shop. They had a bunch of old chargers in a bin and they gave it to me for free! Be sure it delivers at least 1500ma output though, or you'll be charging your battery for a long time. Also, I found a cigarette lighter (12V plug) power cord, brand new at a thrift store for $4. Works great.
1294854
Unfortunately you cannot, the USB port is only used for charging your electronic devices. Hope that helps.
123094
I am a little confused because I read that the only way to charge it is through USB. Does it come with any sort of wall charger or any adapter to plug the charger with that mini plug into the usb port?
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I charge it by plugging it into an outlet but, I'm sure you can charge it by computer too. Hope that helps
1955817
You can charge it with your USB port from your computer. Other than that you will probably need to convert to 110v.
345649
In looking at mine I believe the only options is to charge it using a USB port not a regular wall plug.
1330867
Even the company website doesn't list the amps used. A standard ac/dc adapter should work fine to charge the battery. You can also run it on the charging cord, but it will not charge the battery while doing so
1370201
Did you ever find out about this AC adapter? Does it come with that little Phoney battery insert or did they dispose of that to make you plug it into the USB connector on the side? It looks to me thats what they did to save money, but I'd rarther have it go into the batt compartment.
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As far as I know you can power it with a USB but not charge the batteries. I occasionally use a stand alone, rechargeable power source for mine.
934544
I'd like to clarify that the USB port is for charging another device, not for charging the battery. In other words, it has a USB port like you would find on your computer for plugging something else in to charge. You can not power this charger via USB, only by plugging it into a wall outlet.
787635
You can charge it with either of the provided cords. The smaller end of the cord goes in the actual external battery and the bigger end goes in the wall charger outlet like any other normal USB charger would go into. Hope I helped!
1960868
look carefully on the side of the keyboard (edge) . there is a mini-usb port that can be used to charge it. It charges in pretty much less than an hour.
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I hit the return too quickly. The unit is not portable as it is powered by the USB cable, not batteries. You can get a USB to AC power connector. The cable is not very long, but at least it that way it won't be tied to a computer.
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Mine recharges from the USB port. If is standard USB no problem. If you have an AC to USB converter, you're fine.
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Yes, there are chargers you can buy that will charge the battery outside the phone. Amazon does sell them and you might be able to combine the two.